Interviews & Comments
Black Friday delivers +40.5% week-on-week footfall boost as cost-conscious shoppers hunt for discounts, according to RetailNext data
Despite dipping -1.7% year-on-year, Black Friday footfall delivered a +40.5% week-on-week boost to UK retailers Fashion was a top performing category, with visits to clothing stores up +0.3% year-on-year and +54.1% compared to the...
Kroger and Northeast Grocery Inc.: Leadership and Innovation in Retail
The retail landscape is constantly evolving, and two significant developments highlight the industry’s dynamic nature: Kroger’s appointment of a new Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer (CMMO) Mary Ellen Adcockand in Northeast Grocery Inc.’s (NGI)...
Growth of California’s Agricultural Sector Under Karen Rose’s Leadership
Since Karen Rose’s appointment as the head of the California Department of Agriculture, the state has seen remarkable progress in its agricultural output and international trade. California, often referred to as the “breadbasket of...
Eddie Wu’s Bold Leadership: Steering Alibaba Towards Global Supremacy
A Visionary Era for Alibaba Under CEO Eddie Wu Alibaba Group, a giant in global e-commerce and technology, is undergoing a significant transformation under the leadership of its new CEO, Eddie Wu. Appointed in...
Bluewater Appoints Alexander Provins as Chief Sales Officer to drive global sales
Stockholm, Sweden, October 30, 2024 – Bluewater, a leader in water purification and beverage innovation, is excited to announce the appointment of Alexander Provins as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). This strategic move is geared...
UK Glasshouse Industry Warns of Border Strategy Risks for Fruit and Vegetable Production
As the UK strives to strengthen its domestic fruit and vegetable production, the glasshouse industry—especially the tomato sector—is raising urgent concerns regarding potential obstacles posed by border regulations. These regulations, which affect the import...
How Does Aldi’s Supply Chain Work? The Secret Isn’t Cheaper Supplies—It’s Lower Overheads
Aldi’s reputation for offering low prices is widely known, but many mistakenly believe the secret lies in a cheaper supply chain. In reality, Aldi’s success stems from a well-oiled, cost-effective operation that keeps overheads...
Asda has today announced the appointment of two new senior leaders with extensive retail and grocery experience to help drive its growth ambitions in 2025.
Lauren Lepley joins in early December from Morrisons as Vice President Central Operations and Mark Henry will join in January from M&S as Vice President Retail South, with responsibility for Asda’s southern store operations....
Retail Insight powers international growth plans with the appointment of CRO, Richard Collins, and CFO, Peter Rooken-Smith
17 October 2024 — London, UK — Retail Insight, the leading provider of store operations execution software, has announced two senior executive appointments to accelerate its international growth trajectory. Former senior sales leader at Buy...
UK Bakers Call for Responsible Return of RTP During Golden Quarter to Safeguard Supply Chain
London, October 15 2024 – As we move into the Golden Quarter, increased consumer demand driven by major shopping events such as Black Friday, Halloween and Christmas, UK supply chains are preparing for significant pressure....